ECMO Specialist, FT, Night

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

In collaboration with perfusion and physician staff, in an acute, critical care inpatient setting, provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [ECMO] therapy. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the scope of their South Carolina license. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy.
• ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency.
• In lieu of ECMO specialty device course, three (3) years of intensive care experience may be considered.
• Licensed to practice as a RN or RT in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manages and assists with cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
• Maintains accurate records of cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO, as a permanent copy of the medical record.
• Follows laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results.
• Assists in patient transport activities and manages cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO during patient transport process.
• Provides direct patient care for patients within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree